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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free 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 several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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