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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students 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 several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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