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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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