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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners 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 variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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