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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students 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 issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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