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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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