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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are customarily free 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 quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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