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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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