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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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