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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly 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 e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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