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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free 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 topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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