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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally 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 many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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