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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly 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 a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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