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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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