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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free 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 a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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