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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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