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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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