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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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