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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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