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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not 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 online learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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