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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free 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 many subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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