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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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