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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally 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 many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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