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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily 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 several subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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