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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually 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 topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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