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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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