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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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