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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally 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 many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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