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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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