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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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