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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners 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 numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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