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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are 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 a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important 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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