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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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