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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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