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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are 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 many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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