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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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