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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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