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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are mostly 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 issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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