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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not 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 issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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