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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically 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 topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes 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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