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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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