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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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