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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for students 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 numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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