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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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