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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources