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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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