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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students 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 many issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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