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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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