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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners 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 distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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