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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always 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 organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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