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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive 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 a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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