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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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