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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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