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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students 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 subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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