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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free 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. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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