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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently 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 subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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