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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always 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. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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