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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are 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 numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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