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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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