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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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