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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students 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 distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major 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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