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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically 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 numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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