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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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