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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally 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 several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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