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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free 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 quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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