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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not 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 subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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