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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students 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 several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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