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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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