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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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