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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners 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 subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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