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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not 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 e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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