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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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