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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students 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 quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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