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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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