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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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