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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free 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 several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the 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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