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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free 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 a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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