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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually 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 e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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