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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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