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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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