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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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