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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are 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 several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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