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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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