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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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