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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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