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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free 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 numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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