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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have enabled students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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