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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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