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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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