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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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