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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students 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 numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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