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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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