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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly 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 many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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