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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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