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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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