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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are 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 many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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