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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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