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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually 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 issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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