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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners 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 a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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