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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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