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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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