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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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