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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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