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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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