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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally 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 several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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