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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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