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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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