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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently 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 quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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