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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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