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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily 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 quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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