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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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