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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently 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 elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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