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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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