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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online 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. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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