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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free 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 many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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