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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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