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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are customarily 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 a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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