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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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