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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free 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 a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the major 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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