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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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