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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not 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 topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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