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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly 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 a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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