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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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