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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always 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 many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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