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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally 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 quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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