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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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