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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students 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 several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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