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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically 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 many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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