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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free for students 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. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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