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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always 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 a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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