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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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