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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally 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 many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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