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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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