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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically 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 a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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