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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically 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 a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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