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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students 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 quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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