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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free 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 variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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