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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners 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 topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources