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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners 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 quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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