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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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