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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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