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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free 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 subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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