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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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