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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students 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 a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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