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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students 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 quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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