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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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