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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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