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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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