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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly 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 many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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