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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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