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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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