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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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