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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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