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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs 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 a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates 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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