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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally 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 many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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