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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always 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 quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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