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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally 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 attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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