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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 many subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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