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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally 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 several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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