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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally 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 a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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