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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally 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 many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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