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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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