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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently 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 variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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