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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free for learners 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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