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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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