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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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