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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally 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 subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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