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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students 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 several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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