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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important 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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