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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes 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 quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates 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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