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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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