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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are 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 many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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