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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always 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 many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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