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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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