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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually 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 quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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