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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally 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 numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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