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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses 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 numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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