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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always 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 several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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