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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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