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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always 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 a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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