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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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