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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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