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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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