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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These 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 numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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