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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently 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 topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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