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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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