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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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