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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students 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 several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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