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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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