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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. 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 several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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