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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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