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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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