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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually 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 several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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