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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students 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 many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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