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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not 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 subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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