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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally 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 many issues that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key 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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