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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online 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 numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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