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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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