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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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