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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students 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 numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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