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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally 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 online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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