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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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