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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not 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 e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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