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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students 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 several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices 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 inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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