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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are 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 several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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