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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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