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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always 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 lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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