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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally 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 many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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