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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners 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 several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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