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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always 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. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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