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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently 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. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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