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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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