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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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