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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students 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 a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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