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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly 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 learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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