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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always 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 quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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