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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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