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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly 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 variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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