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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners 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 e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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