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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily 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. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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