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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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