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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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