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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses 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 several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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