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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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