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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are 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 quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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