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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily 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 many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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