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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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