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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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