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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually 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 quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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