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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally 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 online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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