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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free 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. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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