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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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