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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently 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 subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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