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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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