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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not 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 several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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