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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally 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 many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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