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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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