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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students 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 e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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