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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally 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 quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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