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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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