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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students 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 several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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