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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always 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 a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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