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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free 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 variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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