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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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