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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically 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 a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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