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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always 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 many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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