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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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