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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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