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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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