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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always 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 subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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