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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free 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 distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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