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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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