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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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