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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC 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 several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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