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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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