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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free 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 a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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