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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently 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 many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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