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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly 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 variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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