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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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