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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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