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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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