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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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