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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free 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 many issues that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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