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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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