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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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