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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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