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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always 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 several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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