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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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