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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are 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 quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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