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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not 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 a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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