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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. 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. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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