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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly 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 numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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