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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs 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 subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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