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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions 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 MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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