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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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