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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily 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 topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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