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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically 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 education organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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