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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly 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 numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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