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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily 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 several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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