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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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