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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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