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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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