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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly 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. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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