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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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