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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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