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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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