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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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