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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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