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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently 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 organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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