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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily 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. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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