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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly 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 quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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