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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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