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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently 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. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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