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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally 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 a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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