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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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