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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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