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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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