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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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