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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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