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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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