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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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