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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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