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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always 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 a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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