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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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