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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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