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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take 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 almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original 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 participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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