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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners 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 many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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