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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners 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 numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)