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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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