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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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