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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses 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 numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)