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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily 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 several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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