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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners 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 quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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