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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing 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 topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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