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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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