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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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