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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free 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 variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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