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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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