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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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