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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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