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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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