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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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