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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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