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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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