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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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