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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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