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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally 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 many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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