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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free 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 quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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