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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free 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 numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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