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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are 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 numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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