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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently 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 issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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