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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are customarily 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 several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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