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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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