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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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