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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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