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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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