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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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