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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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