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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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