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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free 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. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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