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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always 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 online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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