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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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