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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always 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 a lot of topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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