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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually 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. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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