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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not 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 topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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