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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are 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 many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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