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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently 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 elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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