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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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