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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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