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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently 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 e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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