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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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