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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses 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 numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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