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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly 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 many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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