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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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