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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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