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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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