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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are 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 quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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