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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners 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 a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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