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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students 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 many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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