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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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