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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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