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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners 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 quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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