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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically 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 quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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