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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always 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 several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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