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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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