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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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