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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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