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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly 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 quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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