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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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