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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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