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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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