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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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