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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners 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 numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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