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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the 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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