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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always 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 lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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