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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students 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 elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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