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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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