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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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