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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free 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. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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