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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students 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 quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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