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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free 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 numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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