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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes 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 variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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