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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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