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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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