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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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