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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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