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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not 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 numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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