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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not 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 lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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