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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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