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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly 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 a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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