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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs 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 a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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