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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually 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 numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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