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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly 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 issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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