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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically 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 many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major 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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