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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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