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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly 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 elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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