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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners 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 several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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