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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students 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 issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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