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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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