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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently 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 topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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