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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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