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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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