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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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