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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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