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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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