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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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