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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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