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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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