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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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