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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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