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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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