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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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