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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually 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 a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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