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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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