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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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