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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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