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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans 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 MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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