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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily 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 several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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