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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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