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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students 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 e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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