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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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