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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always 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 several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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