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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally 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. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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