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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free 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 quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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