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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually 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 issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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