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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free 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 numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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