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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners 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. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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