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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always 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 quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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