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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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