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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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