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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning enable students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally 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 a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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