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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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