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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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