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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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