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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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