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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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