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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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