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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free 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 quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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