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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are 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 quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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