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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always 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 many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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