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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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