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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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