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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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