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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free 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 several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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