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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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