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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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