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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students 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 many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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