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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly 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 several issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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