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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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