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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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