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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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