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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners 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 many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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