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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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