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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free 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 topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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