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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally 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 elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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