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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants 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 courses are generally free for learners but do not 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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