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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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