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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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