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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually 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. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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