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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free 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 numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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