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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually 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 distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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