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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners 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 numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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