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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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