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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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