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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models 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 organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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