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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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