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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly 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 several subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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