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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free 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 quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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