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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are 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 online education organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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