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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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