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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always 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. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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