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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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