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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally 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 a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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