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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently 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 quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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