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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students 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 a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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