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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students 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 numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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