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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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