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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC 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 numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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