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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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