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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally 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. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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