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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally 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 numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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