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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners 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 a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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