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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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