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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always 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 online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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