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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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