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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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