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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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