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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually 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 many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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