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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine 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? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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