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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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