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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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