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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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