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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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