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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free 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 a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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