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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are 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 a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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