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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners 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 quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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