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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily 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 issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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