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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses 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 a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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