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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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