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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners 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 numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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