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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners 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 a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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