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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually 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 several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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