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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly 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 must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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