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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically 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 subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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