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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners 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 a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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