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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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