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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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