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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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