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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always 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 quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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