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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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