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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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