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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free 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 several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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